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AI-driven scams are eroding trust in calls, messages, and meetings

In this Help Net Security video, Miguel Fornés, Governance and Compliance Manager at Surfshark, discusses how AI is changing social engineering attacks. He describes how tasks that once took weeks, such as research and targeting, are now automated and cheap. This shift has lowered the skills and cost needed to run scams and phishing campaigns. Attackers use AI agents to gather open source data and hold live conversations with victims without human help. Fornés also … More → The post AI-driven scams are eroding trust in calls, messages, and meetings appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: February 10, 2026

Cloud Security Engineer KPMG | Israel | On-site – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will establish, secure, and support critical Azure cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on sensitive and regulated environments. You will design and implement secure cloud architectures using infrastructure-as-code practices, maintain and operate cloud systems and servers, and use tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates for automation and standardization. Cloud Security Researcher Pentera | Israel | … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: February 10, 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Corporate workers lean on shadow AI to enhance speed

Senior corporate executives are willing to allow unsanctioned AI use, which could place company data at risk, according to a BlackFog report.
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Ransomware group breached SmarterTools via flaw in its SmarterMail deployment

SmarterTools, the company behind the popular Microsoft Exchange alternative SmarterMail, has been breached by a ransomware-wielding group that leveraged a recently fixed vulnerability in that solution. How did the SmarterTools breach happen? Derek Curtis, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, said that the breach happened on January 29, 2026. “Prior to the breach, we had approximately 30 servers/VMs with SmarterMail installed throughout our network. Unfortunately, we were unaware of one VM, set up by an employee, … More → The post Ransomware group breached SmarterTools via flaw in its SmarterMail deployment appeared first on Help Net Security.
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European Commission hit by cyberattackers targeting mobile management platform

The European Commission’s mobile device management platform was hacked but the incident was swiftly contained and no compromise of mobile devices was detected, EU’s executive branch announced on Friday. The intrusion was detected on January 30, 2026, by CERT-EU, the cybersecurity team protecting all European Union institutions, bodies, and agencies. “The Commission’s swift response ensured the incident was contained and the system cleaned within 9 hours,” the EC stated, and added that the ihe intrusion … More → The post European Commission hit by cyberattackers targeting mobile management platform appeared first on Help Net Security.
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EU targets Meta over WhatsApp AI access restrictions

The European Commission believes Meta breached EU competition rules by blocking other AI assistants from accessing and interacting with users on WhatsApp. The case centers on a change Meta announced on 15 October 2025 to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms. The update effectively blocked third-party, general-purpose AI assistants from operating on WhatsApp. Since 15 January 2026, Meta AI has been the only AI assistant available on the app. The Commission plans to impose interim measures … More → The post EU targets Meta over WhatsApp AI access restrictions appeared first on Help Net Security.
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BeyondTrust fixes easy-to-exploit pre-auth RCE vulnerability in remote access tools (CVE-2026-1731)

BeyondTrust fixed a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-1731) in its Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) solutions and is urging self-hosted customers to apply the patch as soon a possible. Unlike the Remote Support zero-day (CVE-2024-12356) that was flagged after having been exploited by China-nexus threat actors to breach the US Treasury Department in late 2024, this newest vulnerability was discovered and privately disclosed by a security researcher. About CVE-2026-1731 BeyondTrust Privileged … More → The post BeyondTrust fixes easy-to-exploit pre-auth RCE vulnerability in remote access tools (CVE-2026-1731) appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Linux kernel 6.19 reaches stable release, kernel 7.0 work is already underway

Development activity on the Linux kernel continues into early 2026 with the stable release of version 6.19. Kernel maintainers have completed the pre-release cycle and merged the final set of changes into the mainline tree. The release follows the ongoing weekly rhythm of code submission and testing that supports Linux’s widespread use across servers, desktops, and embedded systems. In his announcement, Linus Torvalds noted that there were no significant disruptions in the final week of … More → The post Linux kernel 6.19 reaches stable release, kernel 7.0 work is already underway appeared first on Help Net Security.
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OpenAI updates Europe privacy policy, adding new data categories

OpenAI has updated its Europe-facing privacy policy following the November 2024 EU revision, clarifying scope, expanding coverage, and detailing user controls. The updated document is longer, with dedicated sections for data controls and practical resources. It explains key controls and settings within the text, making available choices easier to understand without moving between documents. “This Privacy Policy describes our practices with respect to personal data that we collect from or about you, and how we … More → The post OpenAI updates Europe privacy policy, adding new data categories appeared first on Help Net Security.
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TikTok under EU pressure to change its addictive algorithm

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that say TikTok breaches the Digital Services Act due to its addictive design. The Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok in February 2024. The probe examined whether the platform meets its obligations as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act. These obligations include identifying risks linked to the service and taking steps to reduce them. According to the Commission, “TikTok did not properly assess … More → The post TikTok under EU pressure to change its addictive algorithm appeared first on Help Net Security.
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